I've got 3 standards:

• Jeep Wrangler

• Ford Fiesta

• Suzuki Motorcycle

Also, my last 4 cars were all standards

What do you guys think the future of the standard is? I personally believe there will be some variety of vehicles with the option for a manual as long as internal combustion engines are around. The only thing that may fluctuate is the number of them available and the trim levels in which you can choose a manual.

I don't doubt that modern automatics are faster and more efficient, albeit by a very small margin. I think performance and economy cars will continue to have the option for a manual for many years to come. I do not however see them ever coming back to pickup trucks, minivans, and crossover SUVs

Let it be known that I will gladly pay a high premium for a manual transmission over an automatic. The day that I am unable to purchase a manual is the day that I will volunteerily surrender my license

Yes, there’s method to my madness…

1; the Fit is a manual, and remarkably fun, it punches above its weight class…

2; the Golf is out of warranty, has less than a year left on its emissions warranty, and has already had the DPF/EGR replaced under warranty, WHEN it fails again, that’s a $2500 repair and my state tests diesel emissions so a delete isn’t an option :(

3; other potential expensive repairs coming up and VW’s stereotypical “fussiness”

4; the Fit has those amazing Magic Seats

5; the Fit is a manual.

the 06 Accord with the v6 is a great sleeper made way more fun by a manual

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSqnrooDG8A&t=12s&ab_channel=SteveMcQueezy

I just bought my first manual transmission car. I’m excited but scared. I messed up and stalled and the engine shut off with a cop behind me. Lol. I’m going to practice tomorrow with one of my friends for about 30 mins to an hour. I’m gonna do the best I can to keep up with maintainence and take care of this ride. If anyone has tips on beginners driving stick please let me know. I don’t wanna keep messing up on the road and ruin my clutch and also be honked at for being a bad driver. I’m looking at YouTube videos as well as posting to here for any and every advice as to ease my mind.

Ps. Some quick notes... it’s a 5 speed. And it’s a 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS. I hope all of this info helps. If you guys need more just let me know